Break The World's Shell.

[rionaleonhart]

I have started watching Revolutionary Girl Utena (up to the seventh episode), and I am enjoying it very much, but I am also tremendously confused. Did - did a shirtless guy really just punch out a kangaroo

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[black_regalia]

Utena is excellent. That and Sailor Moon are the two anime series that I love to this day.

If you want any of the Utena music(because...how could you not?) I made a site years ago with all the OSTs:

utena.darkless.net.

[rionaleonhart]

Oh, thank you so much! I'm very fond of the opening theme and the 'sunlit garden' piano piece, so this is fantastic.

[gargantsurprise]

Oh my goodness, seconding the gratitude!

[dots]

Oh, goddamn, Anthy is my absolute favorite Utena character. If you're only at the kangaroo you're still way early on but believe me when I say Anthy ends up probably the best character in the entire series.

[rionaleonhart]

I'm rather loving Anthy already, so I am definitely looking forward to her getting even better!

[gargantsurprise]

I'm just going to add to the chorus of "RGU yesssss". Because. yesssss. I think all of the characters are superbly crafted, I keep trying to say 'I especially hope you like _____', but they're are all so fascinating and engaging that I'm sure it won't be a problem!

As it series, it'll only get better and better. I am delighted that you're enjoying it! :>

[rionaleonhart]

Well, I'm liking pretty much everyone already, so I foresee no immediate character-liking problems. (It gets even better? Hooray!)

[jantalaimon]

:) Ah, Utena. Such a great show and manga. The manga and the show are radically different from one another, yet both are very very good. I definitely recommend you give the manga a whirl if you get the chance. :)

[rionaleonhart]

Ooh, thank you for the advice! I'll definitely give the manga a try if I come across it; I'm interested in seeing how it differs from the anime.

[thebaconfat]

Yesyesyesyesyesyes! And all the women are strong and really messed up in their own unique ways! I LOVE that! And as Thorne once pointed out, all the character relationships are messed up in their own special ways!

Basically, SO GOOD and I am SO EXCITED that you're watching it and TOTALLY YES to what you said about Utena being boyish but not unfeminine!

Oh my gosh I need to rewatch the show right now.

[rionaleonhart]

I love how incredibly messed up the entire cast is. Messed-up characters are so much fun.

I love it so much when I get into something you like!

(EDIT: By the way, I've finished the eleventh episode and now my heart is in tiny pieces on the floor.)

[nicked_metal]

Heh.

The rollercoaster is just getting warmed up :D